About Course
This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students a competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations, and real-life projects.
The Department of Foundation and Diploma Studies (CCI-FDS) offers Foundation in Computer Science (FCS), Foundation in Information Technology (FIT), and Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) programmes. The department is equipped with sufficient computers laboratories. All the laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
The Foundation in Information Technology will equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to successfully pursue their respective degree programmes. Among the subjects to be undertaken by foundation students are Introduction to Computing, Introduction to Problem Solving and Basic Computer, Introduction to Web Development, Personal Productivity with Information Technology, Fundamentals of Data & Information, and other relevant subjects. Students will also be exposed to various out-of-class activities.
Students who have successfully completed their Foundation in Information Technology programme will be able to enter into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Systems) (Hons), Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons), and Bachelor of Information Technology (Graphics & Multimedia) (Hons).
50 credit hours of subjects are being taught in three semesters. This Foundation in Information Technology programme can be completed in 1 year.